Mody Sissoko was born and raised in Mali, West Africa. He has lived in the Bronx since 2010 and studied at the Zicklin School of Business – Baruch College – City University of New (CUNY), where he majored in Accounting. He is also a Licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA), registered to practice in New York State. During his undergraduate studies, Mody volunteered to teach Math to young adults in the Bronx studying to acquire their General Equivalency Diploma (GED). Joining the BxArts Factory Team reflects his desire to continue facilitating opportunities for his fellow Bronxites, especially given his belief that creativity is necessary nourishment for the human spirit. Mody currently works as an auditor.